Vegreville News Advertiser - July 6, 2016

VOL. 69 NO. 27

66 YEARS OF SERVING THE COMMUNITY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 6, 2016

Vegreville Pysanka Festival opening show a triumph

With pride, beauty and delight the Sopilka SchoolofUkrainianDanceEnsembleperformed Ukrainian dancing.(Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Rosanne Fortier Vegreville has an event that puts the town on the map every year as citizens from across Canada and the United States and around the world attend the Pysanka Festival.

On July 1, 2 and 3, the 43rd Annual Vegreville Ukrainian Pysanka Festival presented a kaleidoscope of the finest sights, sounds, tastes and traditions of Ukraine.

The festival kicked off with the opening grandstand show where Damian Rudiak was the emcee whose many qualifications put the announcing in the right key. Rudiak said that this festival is a way to show Canadian’s freedom and Canada Day was the perfect time to host the opening ceremony.

Kindergarten to Grade Six A.L Horton School Ukrainian Bilingual Program bloom in by singing, O’Canada in perfect Ukrainian. These young ones continued to sing a few more energetic Ukrainian songs. Then it was acknowledged that their teacher, Larissa Bombak was retiring after 35 years of teaching school and everyone she touched were thankful for her service.

From there, Father Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz said the invocation.

The Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dance-Promin’ Dancers appeared next for their energetic moments and

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Mannville house fire

Floor curling champs

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RCMP files from June 23 – 29 Joe Machney Reporter June 23 10:03 Report of a suicidal male.

Members attended and the male was not deemed to be suicidal, but was having challenges in his life.

11:49 911 report of a domestic argument between a female and a male.

Members attended and the male willingly left the residence.

12:53 Report of a battery charger and a battery being stolen.

16:00 Report of unwanted texts. A warning was provided to the ex.

16:53 CRA scam.

16:55 Request for a well-being check.

Member attended and the person that they were trying to get a hold of had changed their number due to telemarketers.

22:41 Report of graffiti on the wall.

June 24 12:05 911 report of theft of fuel in progress. Members attended and attempted to locate the vehicle but were unable to find it.

16:31 CRA scam.

16:53 911 report of a speeder on highway 16 heading east. Vermilion was notified.

17:32 Report of a domestic dispute at Egg park. Members attended and

with white stripe that was racing up and down the road. Member attended and patrolled the area, but could not locate the vehicle.

23:18 Members locate and arrest a female for impaired driving.

June 25 03:08 Report of a boyfriend and girlfriend assaulting each other.

Both were intoxicated and both were arrested for assault.

13:34 911 report of someone being flipped off at the drive through.

17:24 Report of a barking dog.

22:21 Report of uttering texting threats. However the victim did not want to press charges so the ‘texter’ was warned.

23:15 Member located a male laying in the middle of the road. The member attempted to speak to the male and the male attempted to run away.

The male was intoxicated and was found to be in possession of meth.

June 26 07:46 Report of an intoxicated male banging on a female’s door. The male was told to go away and he left.

12:42 Report of uttering threats between an intoxicated male and another male.

16:09 Members stop a vehicle for speeding and find out that he has a warrant. He is arrested.

mediated the situation.

19:03 Anonymous report of an impaired driver. Member patrolled highway 55, but the vehicle was not located.

19:48 Report of an intoxicated granddaughter pushing her grandmother. Member attended and arrested the granddaughter as she had warrants from out of Edmonton.

22:02 Report of a complaint of an assault in Mundare. Members attended and located the suspect whom had a warrant out of Edmonton. She was arrested.

22:44 Report of a black Mustang

19:36 Report of a break and enter into a trailer. Still under investigation.

20:41 Report of a break and enter on a rural property. Locks were cut on a machine shed and a battery charger was stolen.

23:27 Report of a noise complaint at a local hotel. Member attended and located three males and cautioned them.

June 27 06:00 Report of uttering threats.

12:19 Report of uttering threats.

Still under investigation.

16:45 Report of a utility trailer with a fuel tank having been stolen from a farm. They also took a pump, a

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battery and four tires. Still under investigation.

16:56 Report of a roll-over on highway 16. Driver said he was cut-off by a pick-up truck with Saskatchewan license plates.

17:30 Report of an abandoned trailer. Investigation determined that the trailer was stolen from Edmonton two days prior to the report. Trailer was returned to the owner.

21:58 Report of mean Facebook postings between two people who have a long standing feud.

23:01 Report of theft of $100.

June 28 03:35 Report of a break and enter at a business on main street Mundare.

07:38 Report of a young man lying on the side of range road 171.

Members attended and the male was located and said that he had become separated from his friends so was given a ride back to Vegreville.

10:22 Report of a break and enter to a residential garage overnight and a wallet was stolen.

10:23 Report of a break and enter to a business on main street Mundare.

16:35 Report of a break and enter to a business on main street Mundare.

23:22 Report of noisy neighbors.

Member attended but it had already quieted down.

June 29 01:01 Report of three people in a car selling meth. Patrols were made and the vehicle was not located.

10:33 Report of a horse on highway 16. Owner was notified and the horse was removed.

13:32 Report of a stolen truck from a garage.

14:39 911 driving complaint.

Vermilion was notified.

14:45 CRA scam.

16:40 CRA scam.

16:44 Report of a domestic assault.

The suspect was located and arrested.

17:56 911 report of a traffic hazard. It was found to be a male walking down the highway. Male was located and removed from the highway.

23:39 Report of a loud grad party out in Mundare. Member attended and asked the partiers to turn down their music, which they agreed to do.

During the week 3 false alarms, 2 false 911, 3 animal strikes, and 70 calls for service were made in total.

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Summer Security Sgt Jerry Nutbrown RCMP Ponderings With the arrival of the summer months people’s minds turn to holidays, weekend camping trips, family gatherings and for students, a break from school. However, in your haste to get the camper to the lake or the car ready for your trip, please don’t forget to secure your property. Communities in the area have seen increases in property crime beyond what is a usual summertime increase. With this in mind, there are some easy security measures you can take to help make your property is less attractive as a target by thieves.

Try to have your property maintained while you are away to keep it with that ‘lived in’ look. Have someone cut your grass regularly and also make sure your property is being checked periodically. Have a neighbour use your driveway so a vehicle is parked there at times and maybe they can also turn on a sprinkler to water your plants and garden too. Most insurance policies requires a home check be done every so often by someone to ensure no water is leaking, sewer hasn’t back up, etc. Put some lights on a random timer so your lights aren’t coming on consistently at the same time every night. Ensure that all doors and windows are secure

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and any vehicles left behind are locked with nothing inside of value. And remember, before you even leave be careful what social media postings you make advertising your absence from your home. Informing your online friends that you are in Kelowna for two weeks can also inform others. These posts can be copied or shared and someone you hadn’t intended on knowing, now knows exactly when you won’t be home.

If you really want to have peace of mind while away, have a security system installed that will allow you realtime access to interior and/or exterior cameras via a cell phone app. You can be on a European tour and access your home cameras to see what is happening in or around your home. Security systems now offer sensors throughout your property for things such as motion detection, water leakage, fire, smoke and other conditions that can be programmed. When certain conditions are met you will be notified on your phone. These apps can also allow you to unlock/lock your doors remotely and turn your security system on or off. Putting some thought into securing your property while you are gone will hopefully give you piece of mind and allow you to better enjoy your time away.

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New Myrnam School Grad 2016

The New Myrnam School graduating class of 2016: David-Lee Balash Dack, Brett Bannister, Austin Campbell, Ryan Campbell, Shelby Chanasyk, Ian Cusack, Hannah Dupuis, Joseph Ewanec, Emily Fedirko, Devon Fedoriuk, Darius Howanyk, Noah Serniak, Russell Tkachuk, Nathan Trachuk, Brittany Trynchuk, Laurel Trynchuk, Domenike Willier.

Keith Gamblin On Saturday June 25th New Myrnam School celebrated its graduating class of 2016 with a dinner and ceremony. The dinner was held at Pathfinder Hall, while the ceremony was held in the New Myrnam School gym. The gym was packed as the community celebrated the school’s eighteen grads, which is the school’s largest graduating class in over twenty years. The theme of this year’s grad was Here for a Good Time. The class valedictorians, Hannah Dupuis and Brittany Trynchuk, thanked the teachers, their parents and the community for their helping the students to reach this important milestone in their lives. Keith Gamblin, New Myrnam School’s principal, thanked the students for their contributions to the school and community. “Whether it was playing or helping to coach sports, fundraising for the school or working with the students’ union, you gave a lot to the school, and I hope that in the end the school gave as much back to you. Thank you for all of your contributions.”

Live Band for the 40th

Dave Cox and his band preforming for the 40th Anniversary celebrations at Lac Bellevue. A great turn out for the event was on hand and Dave was well received.

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COMPILED BY DAN BEAUDETTE

90 Years Ago – June 30, 1926 An official of a bakery men’s organization in the States solemnly announces that the health of American women is suffering because they’re all trying to get thin. They’d be better off if they preferred to be just slightly plump, he says. Highly interesting, if true. But it would sound a little better if it didn’t come from someone engaged in the business of selling fattening goods.

Fingerprints do not change in 33 years according to Raymond J Ferney, custom house expert, and Louis Richmond, proprietor of a stamp works at Grand Rapid, Mich. Richmond made plaster cast of his hand in 1893. A few day ago Ferney made prints of the index finger of the cast and Ferney’s hand now. The lines were said to be identical.

Sir Jagadis Chandra Bose, the noted Indian plant physiologist, has perfected a device that, he says, accurately measures the nervous impulses of a plant’s fibres. He contends that vegetables feel, react and almost think in the same way as animals, but to a lesser degree. As a result of his experiments, Sir Jagadis asserts he has become convinced that plants have brains, and that their thought processes can be ascertained.

75 Years Ago – July 2, 1941 Kinsmen who woke up at five o’clock in the morning on Tuesday, July 1st and took a squint outside, felt most encouraged over the prospects of a bright day for their contemplated Tin Lizzie Derby and sports. But by seven o’clock the scene was changed, for a very heavy rain came along and struck round al intervals for the whole day. It so happened that the western boundary of the rainfall was just half a mile west of town and there was no rain south of here, but the north and east received a regular deluge. Finally it was decided to postpone the celebration until Monday, July 7th.

LAC James A. Horton was among the boys on leave from the R.C.A.F. this week and took occasion to come home for a few days. Jim has been transferred to Claresholm training centre. The same applies to LAC Ian Reid who visited his mother for a couple of days this week.

50 Years Ago – June 30, 1966 At least three of the main roads being hard-surfaced this year in Vegreville are nearing completion as weather holds hot and dry and the work crews are able to move along with no delays. Main Street south, Huyke Avenue and 49th Street are being filled and covered following their excavation and should be ready for use in a very short while. Meanwhile the roads north of the tracks are now being excavated including Main Street north and Hospital Avenue.

Something different in the way of admission charged at the gates of the 3-day Vegreville Fair is being introduced this year. One admission will allow a person to the grounds and will include an admission to the grandstand performance. While the individuals the admission is slightly higher the overall picture represents a saving for an average family of four.

In spite of the fact that Little League baseball gained very little support from parents or boys, the nucleus of a fine ball team had been shaped together by Joe Goshko, and Dr. John Lukenchuk.

This team known as the Vegreville All-Stars, have participated in several tournaments already and are keen for many more to come.

On Farmers’ Day, June 10th, the Vegreville All-Stars Little League team cleaned house against Willingdon, Two Hills, and hairy Hill entries.

25 Years Ago – July 2, 1991 Garage fire at the home of Terry and Heather Paziuk on Friday, June 28, has the Vegreville Fire Department working hard to contain the fire. Sources say the fire began while Terry Paziuk was working on his boat in the garage when the fire started. He sustained minor injuries.

Town of Vegreville town council approved Vegreville’s attendance at the Alberta Opportunity Showcase. The trade show is in Calgary this September. The focus is to attract investment to Alberta and to the community. Inge Moore the town’s economic development officer will attend and share a booth with the County of Minburn.

Thirty projects aimed at helping the agri-food industry achieve environmental sustainability in Alberta received funding in a oneyear, $3.6 million agreement signed on June 22. The CanadaAlberta agreement was signed by the federal agriculture minister, MP Don Mazankowski and the Alberta associate minister of agriculture. Funded equally by both governments, the agreement will cover a range of projects that support effective resource management and environmentally sustainable agricultural practices. The projects include research into producer friendly systems for sustainable farming, integrated management planning, land evaluation and reclamation, extension of new technologies to producers and public education.

Letters Welcomed

One role of the Vegreville News Advertiser is to promote dialogue on various issues of concern to area residents. We accomplish this by welcoming Letters to the Editor and allowing various issues to be debated through our pages. All letters must contain the writer’s name, address and phone number. Anonymous letters will not be printed, however the writer’s name may be withheld from publication in special circumstances deemed appropriate by the Publisher.

The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to edit letters for length, clarity, spelling and grammar, taste or for reasons of potential libel. The Vegreville News Advertiser reserves the right to withhold letters from publication.

Voters’ Remorse, or The Morning After the Night Before Gwynne Dyer Everybody in British politics had been talking about the probable consequences of a vote to leave the European Union for months, but they are nevertheless all in shock now that that they face the reality of Brexit. The level of voters’ remorse is so high that a re-run of the referendum today would probably produce the opposite result. But it is hard to imagine how such a thing could be justified. (Best two out of three referendums?)

The remorse has been driven by the collapse of the pound, panic in the markets, and other consequences of a “Leave” vote that the Brexit campaign had promised would not happen. And the panic is increased by the rapidly accumulating evidence that the European Union is not going to be generous and patient in negotiating the British departure.

In Germany, Chancellor Angela Merkel told the Bundestag that the EU would not tolerate British “cherrypicking” on subjects like trade and the free movement of people when the negotiations for a post-Brexit relationship begin (whenever that is). “There must be and will be a noticeable difference between whether a country wants to be a member of the European Union family or not,” Merkel said.

It has also become clear that the Brexit leaders had no plan for what to do after winning the referendum, probably because any plan they made to deal with the turmoil afterwards would leak

– and confirm to undecided voters that there WOULD be turmoil afterwards.

Then Prime Minister David Cameron, the man who had called the referendum in the belief that Brexit would be rejected, took his revenge on the leading Brexiteers.

Announcing his resignation, he promised to stay in office until November to give the Conservative Party time to find a new leader. And during that time, contrary to his previous statements, he would not invoke Article 50 of the Lisbon treaty.

Article 50 is the trigger that would start the irrevocable process of negotiating Britain’s exit from the EU. By not pulling it for months, Cameron is allowing time for the painful consequences of leaving the EU to mount up and become horribly clear. Then the new prime minister and leader of the Conservative Party, probably Boris Johnson, will have the honour of pulling the trigger and taking the blame for making that pain permanent.

So it’s hardly surprising that Johnson, despite having pulled off the most remarkable coup in British politics for decades, seemed distinctly glum on the Morning After the Night Before. He looks and behaves like a well-bred British version of Donald Trump, but his “dumb blond” act is just a facade. His political future has been sabotaged, and he knows it.

But will all this remorse and disappointment in the Brexit camp really lead to some sort of turn-around in the exit process? Left to stew in its own juices for six months, British politics might eventually come up with a typically muddled compromise that postponed the final break with the EU indefinitely – but it isn’t going to have six months.

British politics is a train-wreck, unable and unwilling to respond to EU demands for rapid action, but the EU cannot afford to wait five or six months for the exit negotiations to begin. The markets need certainty about the future if they are not to go into meltdown, and one way or another the EU’s leaders will try to provide it. It is going to be a very ugly divorce.

Gwynne Dyer is an independent journalist whose articles are published in 45 countries.

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Mundare is on the map again. Spruce Grove hosted the Alberta Floor Curling Tournament on June 23, 24, and 25 of 2016. The Mundare team was victorious on bringing home the trophy. Seen above Mary Ann Smiley presenting the cup to skip Ed Perlek, third Helen Zachoda, second Darlene Huchelak and lead Judy Shaw. Congratulations and hope you bring it back next year.

Alberta floor curling champions

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Mannville house fire Sgt. Jack Poitras On the morning of June 30th 2016, the Mannville Fire Department and the Vermilion RCMP responded to a house fire in the Town of Mannville. The lone male occupant of the residence was transported by STARS to the University of Alberta Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. Due to safety concerns identified at the scene, RCMP members evacuated the surrounding residences until the fire had been extinguished and the safety concerns addressed. The cause of the fire is under investigation but there is no further risk to the public. No further details will be released at the request of the deceased’s family.

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Woah! Huge mushrooms!

Steve and Jean Fodchuk stand holding the biggest mushrooms they had ever seen.

Joe Machney Reporter What a couple of fun-guys! Sorry, I had to do it, how often to you see mushrooms this big?

For Steve and Jean Fodchuk from Hairy Hill this was the first time.

They were driving home on Sunday from an event and spotted these enormous mushrooms in the ditch. One weighs eleven pounds and the other seven and a half pounds. As far as if it is edible, the small ones are, but given the size of these two, it is not really fit for eating.

“I took them to Willingdon Senior Lodge, where I volunteer, and some Willingdon and Fort McMurray senior residences really enjoyed it. The people from Fort McMurray didn’t even know what it was. Also there was a lady who even though she couldn’t get up from bed, she still wanted to see them. She said that someone in her family cooked them when she was smaller and that they are good to eat, but I wouldn’t want to eat it, it’s too big,” Jean Fodchuck said, with a smile and a jaunty laugh.

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Lac Bellevue celebrates 40 years

Lac Bellevue a joint project of the Vermilion and Vegreville Legions is celebrating 40 years of serving the public with a campsite and recreation facilities. The founding members are to be congratulated and thanked for all the hard work they have put into the project. Pictured above are (l to r) Garry Zayac, President of Legion Br. 11 in Vermilion presenting a commemorative 40 year plaque to long time lot holder, Kay Warawa. Also in the picture is Terry Kuzyk, President of Legion Branch 39 in Vegreville assisting in the presentation.

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Ask the Guys Dear Classified Guys, After 15 years, my washing machine finally quit. Just before the rinse cycle it made a loud clanking sound and never started again. It was clear it was dead. It took me over an hour to rinse the clothes by hand. And that's not something I like to do with my husband's dirty socks! When I went to the appliance store, I was surprised to find out that a good washing machine was upwards of $500 or more. And that price jumped to over $1000 if you added the matching dryer. I could live with the new styles, but the cost was too much for me. After all, it's a washing machine, not a rocket ship. I see them advertised in the classifieds all the time, but I have a problem. It seems very unhygienic to buy a used washing machine. I mean, someone else's dirty clothes were in it just like my husbands socks.

Who knows what filth was left behind? Tell me, should I be concerned about the germs?

Please help, the laundry is piling up quick.

• • • Carry: Sounds like you're worried about other people's dirty laundry. But if you can wring out your husband's dirty socks by hand,

Duane “Cash” Holze & Todd “Carry” Holze 07/03/16 ©The Classified Guys®

them buying a used machine shouldn't be a big deal.

Cash: Viruses, bacteria and thousands of other microorganisms are around us everyday. You constantly come in contact with them just by pressing an elevator button, turning a bathroom doorknob or passing your credit card back and forth to the cashier.

Carry: It's actually amazing that our bodies fight off these germs on a daily basis.

Cash: However, when buying a used washing machine, you can relax. While it is possible some residue was left behind from a previous washing, it can be cleaned and washed away. Today's detergents, bleach and other disinfectants are very good at removing germs

from clothing and the washing machine.

Carry: Otherwise, laundromats would have a difficult time staying in business. Their washing machines are used daily by many different people.

Cash: After you buy a used washing machine, simply run it through its cycles a few times without clothing. Set it to use hot water and add a high concentration of bleach or other disinfectant. A few washings should remove any unwanted germs. When it's complete, wipe down the inside of the washer and you're all set to go.

Carry: Before you know it, your husband's socks will smell lemony fresh. That is, until he wears them again!

Fast Facts Germ War

Reader Humor Spin Cycle

Germs are everywhere. Most of us go about our day without worrying about them. However, for others, the fear of germs can be debilitating. Mysophobia, sometimes called "germ phobia", is an anxiety disorder where people have a fear of dirt or contamination. Even celebrities such as Howie Mandel suffer from the disorder. But these people are not alone. According to the National Institute for Mental Health, more than 26% of the population suffers from some sort of anxiety or diagnosable mental disorder.

While I was away on a business trip, our washing machine broke. My husband, who stayed home with the kids, is not a Mr. Fix-It kind of guy. Instead, he called the local appliance store and immediately ordered a new one.

The day after I arrived home, the new machine was dropped off and hooked up. I was trying to catch up on the laundry when my husband came in and pleaded for me to wash his favorite shirt.

Jokingly, I told him to just wear it inside out for the day.

While I laughed, he stood there holding his shirt and replied, "I can't wear it inside out."

To my surprise he continued, "I already did that yesterday!"

Efficiency Many of us take for granted that we can wash an entire weeks worth of clothing with just a turn of a dial. That's all thanks to the first rotary washing machine, patented in 1858. Today we have more choices than ever. If you're in the market for a new machine, consider this. Front-end loading machines are typically more efficient. They use 40% to 60% less water, 30% to 50% less energy, spin faster and use less detergent.

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MEMORIAM

MEMORIAM

OBITUARY

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KRYZANOWSKI, Ed In loving memory of a dear husband, father and grandfather who passed away July 8, 2005.

You can shed tears that he is gone Or you can smile because he has lived.

You can close your eyes and pray that he’ll come back Or you can open your eyes and see all he’s left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see him Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember him and only that he’s gone Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back Or you can do what he’d want: Smile, Open your eyes, Love.

Always remembered and loved by your family, wife Vickie; Deb, Chris and Shaugn; Judy, Jack, Candice, Tim and Savanna.

ROZUMNIAK, Mary In loving memory of Mary Rozumniak January 15, 1928 – July 2, 2014 No saddened day has passed us by since opening Heaven’s door..

No moment, without memory of kindness, love and more.

We miss you Mom but know that you, the angels keep.. in peace, until we meet again they’ll safely watch you sleep.

Forever missed, Glen & Kelly, Mike, Savannah

WELESCHUK, Joseph May 29, 1922 – July 3, 2016 On Sunday, July 3, 2016, Joseph Weleschuk of Lamont, Alberta, formerly of St. Michael passed away at the age of 94 years.

Joe is survived by his loving family, his wife of 63 years, Molly; three sons Ivan (Jo-Anne), Joseph (Carolyn) and Adrian (Sonya); eight grandchildren Joclyn (Mark) Beliveau, Chelsey, Austin, Jordan, Damien, Zennon, Ellen and Ashley; two great-grandchildren Benjamin and Julia; brother Steve (Alice) and sister-in-law Anne; along with numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Joe was predeceased by parents Theodore and Rosalia (nee Kaschyshyn); brothers John, Paul, Mike, Carl, Fr. Damien and Nick; one sister Francis Chudyk.

A Prayer Service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Sts. Peter & Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Mundare, Alberta. A Divine Liturgy of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church – St. Michael with the Basilian Fathers officiating.

Interment to follow in the Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to “St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church-St. Michael” or to “Lamont Health Care Centre.” To send condolences visit www.autumnrosefuneralhome.com AUTUMN ROSE FUNERAL HOME LTD.,VEGREVILLE 780-603-5800

MANZ, Morris Edward On June 28, 2016 Morris Edward Manz of Vegreville, formerly of Mannville, passed away at the age of 89 years. Morris is survived by family, other relatives and numerous friends. In respecting Morris’ wishes, no service will be held. Cremation has taken place. In lieu of other tributes, donations may be made to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #39, Vegreville or a charity of one’s choice.

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HAUBRICK

With So Much Love We Remember Don Haubrick The hardest part of losing someone isn’t having to say good-bye; But rather learning to live without them.

Always trying to fill the void, The emptiness that’s left inside your heart when they go.

Our minds still talk to you.

Our hearts still look for you.

Our souls know you are at peace.

Missing you every second and loving you forever, Dad. Michelle, Lee and girls; Shannon, Shane and family; Shaun, Shelley and boys; Henriette

GABRYSH, Walter September 30, 1925 – July 5, 2015 In Loving Memory of a Dear Husband, Father and Gido Our lives go on without you But nothing is the same.

We have to hide our heartache When someone speaks your name.

Sad are the hearts that love you Silent are the tears that fall Living without you is the hardest part of all.

You did so many things for us Your heart was so kind and true And when we needed someone We could always count on you.

The special years will not return When we are all together But with the love in our hearts You walk with us forever.

Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by wife Doris, son David (Janice), grandchildren, Curtis (Kristine) and Michelle (Ken) SEMENIUK, Ken C. July 2, 2011 Just when his days seemed brightest, Just when his hopes seemed best, God called him from amongst us To his eternal rest.

Sadly missed, but God knows best.

Janet, Dan & Family

KITT, David In Loving Memory of My Dear Brother who left us far too soon July 26, 1970 – July 6, 2011 Time speeds on, 5 years have passed Since death, its gloom, its shadow, cast The blow was great, the shock severe We little thought your death so near You bade no one a last farewell You said goodbye to none The Heavenly gates were opened wide When a loving voice said “Come” In my heart your memory lingers Always tender, fond & true There’s not a day dear Brother That I do not think of you I think of you in silence No eye may see me cry But many silent tears are shed As I still am wondering “Why” …

Beautiful memories are silently kept Of a wonderful Brother We will never forget…

Lovingly Missed…..Sheila & Myron

KLYMOCHKO, Pauline In memory of our dear Mother, Baba, Great Baba and Great-Great Baba who passed away July 7, 1999.

This month comes with great regret, It brings back a day we will never forget, We miss you in the biggest way, In our hearts you will always stay.

So many things have happened, Since you were called away.

So many things to share with you, Had you been left to stay.

Our lives go on without you, And nothing is the same.

We try to hide our heartaches, When someone speaks your name.

The special years will not return, When we were all together.

But with love in our hearts, You will be with us forever.

May the winds of love blow gently, And whisper so you can hear.

How much we love and miss you, And wish that you were here.

Lovingly remembered, Your Loving Family

Mannville School News

Susan Obrigewitch The elementary students enjoyed a day of activity on Friday, June 24.

Students participated in the year end AR celebrations as well as Sports Day, which kept them very active! Student AR achievements were celebrated with special guests, Fat Cat and Mike Myhovich from the Credit Union, and much appreciation was felt and applauded, for their contributions and support for the program this year.

Our top Division 2 top reader, Amaya Myhovich, achieved a reading goal of over 500 points, while our top reader in Division 1, was Bradley McLaughlin in grade 2, with over 100 points! All students who met their reading goal for the year received Indigo books gift cards, and the top two readers from each grade also received an I-tunes gift card as well. Students were then given duct tape lengths based on their reading achievements to try to tape their homeroom teacher (and Mike) to the wall. A lot of fun was had during this event!

The remainder of the day was spent outside completing various track type, sport events. Students circulated through stations, and paused during the lunch hour to spend time with their families enjoying an AR picnic lunch out on the playground. The

weather was warm and sunny, as were the student attitudes and actions.

June brought field trips and below is what our teaching staff reported on their trips: Bricks 4 Kidz was fantastic! The grade 2’s built battery powered windmills and cars out of Lego pieces. The grade 1’s made battery powered airplanes and windmills. The students had to carefully read the instructions to find the right pieces in order for their object to work. Teamwork, patience and of course having fun was necessary for the Lego building to happen!

The grade 1’s and 2’s also went to 4 Cats Art Studio where they participated in splatter painting! The students went into a room that had paint all over the walls. They placed their blank canvas on the bench, dipped their paintbrush in paint to get a big glob and splattered the paint all over their canvas. It was a new and colourful art experience for the students!

The grade 3 students enjoyed learning about Ukrainian culture and Alberta’s settlers at the Ukrainian Village on June 23. From there they went bowling in Vegreville. They had fun playing bingo bowling in the dark while listening to some great tunes!

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CONTINUED from front page graceful style. This year, the school is celebrating 43 years of dance instructions.

MP Shannon Stubbs presented her address and said she was surprised by how much Canada has grown and gained in terms of spirit and culture, tradition and history since our birthday on July 1, 1867.

“But I think one thing remained the same

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and that is that Canada is the best country in the world and we are so fortunate to be Canadians,” Stubbs said. With this comment, the audience cheered.

“My in-laws, the Saskiw’s settled in Canada between Innisfree and Two Hills over 100 years ago from Ukraine. So, every day I reflect on how important it is to be able to preserve Ukrainian culture, language and traditions. I think the Ukrainian Canadian Community is a model for all of Canada and the world of a cultural community that is able to be proud to be Canadian and to celebrate, preserve and pass that on to future generations. Your ancestors and you continue to contribute every day and in every way to building a Canada that is a beacon of freedom and justice, equality, respect and stands for diversity and peace.

“I also want to recognize the contributions our Canadian Arm Forces have played in maintaining Canada’s freedom and the important role Canada has played recently in supporting Ukraine in Russia’s invasion of Crimea. Our country, I am confident will continue to be an ally with

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The Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dance-Promin’ Dancers dance in with their energetic moments and graceful style. (Rosanne Fortier/photo),

Ukraine in that conflict. I want to thank our military members both past and present for insuring that Canada can remain a beacon of freedom and peace and we support our allies and friends around the world who support our values and principles,” Stubbs concluded.

MLA Jessica Littlewood followed next where she said that it is her humble honor to share in the 125th Anniversary of Ukrainian Settlement in Canada. “I really feel that I am at the heart of Ukrainian country in Alberta today. Ukrainians, like my family, came here looking for opportunities and when you look at old land title maps of the area, it’s amazing to see the names of the people who built this province and I see them successful today in politics and business and agriculture. We have four or five generation farms in Alberta,” Littlewood said. “Remembering our culture and making sure we celebrate it is a way we make sure people feel connected because there is not one way of being Canadian and there’s no one way of being Albertan. So today, I feel that I stand a little taller and I walk a little straighter on the first day of this festival.”

Mayor of Vegreville, Myron Hayduk’s message echoed the sentiments of the greatest of the Pysanka festival and the strength of Ukrainian settlement. “I think we can thank the Ukrainian people for coming here and developing our country.

I am very proud of my Ukrainian heritage from my mother’s and father’s side.”

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Charlie and Debby Gargus, Hospodar and Hospodynia for Vegreville 43rd Annual Ukrainian Pysanka Festival. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

Then County of Minburn Reeve, Roger Knoieczny welcomed all the visitors to the festival while he acknowledged the hard work of the volunteers and everyone who was involved in the festival.

Vegreville Cultural Association and Jackie Rae Greening, Program Director of 840 CFCW presented Ukrainian Music Hall of Honor Inductee 2016, Steven Chwok with his award. Steven Chwok is known as a musician in the Ukrainian community.

He has been playing the tsymbaly since he was nine years old and won many competitions and awards through the years. In 1982, Steven and his friend Dale Piche formed the Prairie Pride Orchestra which lasted for 21 years. Since then, he earned his Bachelor of Arts and Education Degrees and taught students how to play the tsymbaly since he was 15 years old. In 2007, Steven became the host of the Zabava Program on CFCW. In 2010, Steven was inducted into the Ukrainian Musicians Association Hall of Fame in the Province of Manitoba.

Steven Chwok said he was humbled and

honored to receive this award. “The Ukrainian pioneers played an important role in our Ukrainian culture and for that, we have to be grateful. I am very grateful to my wife, Deonne and our four children who continue to support me with my Ukrainian addiction.

They too have embraced our rich Ukrainian culture, energy, passion and continued growth.”

Then special guest, Denis Polishchuk who came from Ukraine as a member of the military in Ukraine where he was sent out front and spent the next five months serving in the military spoke about the struggles that soldiers encounter in Donetsk oblast and Luhansk oblast in Eastern Ukraine since Russia invaded Crimea and Eastern Ukraine in 2013.

Polishchuk said he had learned that when your time comes it comes, and in the military they really learned the meaning of brotherhood and became brothers in arms with each other and were responsible for each other’s safety and life.

“Coming back from the war is harder

Jessica Littlewood and Mayor of Vegreville, Myron Hayduk were both at the Pysanka Festival Opening Grandstand Show on July 1. (Rosanne Fortier/photo)

than what people think because soldiers are not understood by the majority of society. Often, families and children don’t understand why daddy is acting so differently and always sad.”

Following this, solo vocalist, Marianna IIkiv, an accomplished soloist from Lun, Ukraine sang a few songs in her clear and powerful voice.

Then Myron Kruk, President of Vegreville Cultural Association thanked everyone who was involved in the festival and said they were always looking for volunteers for the festival.

After this, Charlie and Debby Gargus,

Hospodar and Hospodynia said they were honored to be chosen for this position. Charlie Gargus is the Mayor of Mundare and both Charlie and Debby have been very involved with the Pysanka over the years. “A festival such as this is not possible without the hard work and help of the organizers and volunteers.”

The Gargus then officially opened the Pysanka festival.

To close the ceremony with pride, beauty and delight, the Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance Ensemble performed Ukrainian dancing.

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The scene before the story is told

MLA Jessica Littlewood asks the grads “What story do you want to tell?”

Joe Machney Reporter The 2016 graduating class of Vegreville Composite High School had much to celebrate on June 28, as friends, teachers, delegates, and family gathered with the 52 young adults as they gave their heartfelt appreciation to their school and families for the years passed since they began their story at Vegreville Composite High School (VCHS).

After the elegantly dressed graduates all came together in front of the County of Minburn building for a group photo, everyone made their way down to the Social center to continue their ceremony and rite of passage into adulthood.

A defining and memorable moment in the pages of their lives, VCHS Principal Barclay Spady began the evening with a warm welcome and a comical moment from his first day at the school. “Although the theme for the grads was this is where our story begins, I would like to add that this is where the story changes. In the past twelve years the story and journey had already started. I want to congratulate the collective efforts of everyone in this room on your perseverance, your strength, your wisdom, your empathy and your humor. This is no small accomplishment. Along this journey there were lots of good times and challenging times, as well as tears, mostly by us, and much

laughter. Through it all the collective resilience of these students has been on display. As I started my own story here on June 1 in Vegreville, I can say with absolute certainty this group of grads has humbled me with their compassion for peers, their enthusiasm for learning, their humility and their steadfast commitment for making this community a better place. This is the story that they have written to date, imagine what lies ahead.”

Cameron Easton and Alex Fedorouk were the Masters of Ceremony for the evening, and after a quick hello by the pair, Bryan Worobec was asked on stage to introduce the Graduands. Each grad that came on stage was introduced with their own theme music and fifty grads made for an eclectic musical part of the evening.

EIPS Board of Trustees representative Ray Welsh was asked to say a few words after the grads were introduced. Keeping with the theme, Welsh talked about their journey so far, from the love of their parents to the teachers and their influence on their young minds. “You have the gift of time, use it and do what you love,” Welsh concluded.

MLA Jessica Littlewood talked about the music and how to her it showed that

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Corb Lund kickin it country style at Veggfest Joe Machney Reporter Corb Lund, the lead singer of the Hurtin Albertans and one of the headlining acts of Veggfest at the end of August, is super excited about the event and all the hype that has been growing around it the past few weeks as people count down the days until the end of August.

The through and through country musician grew up in Southern Alberta living on his family’s farm and ranches near Taber, Cardston and Rosemary.

Proud to be Albertan, Corb left his country life to move to Edmonton where his life of playing music began as he enrolled in in the Grant MacEwan College to study jazz guitar and bass.

Mr Lund took some time out of his busy schedule to talk with VNA before the Sugust event.

VNA: I’m really looking forward to Veggfest at the end of August.

Corb Lund: Yeah me too, sounds like it’s going to be a blast.

VNA: Can you talk about that one defining moment when you knew you wanted to be a musician?

Corb Lund: I grew up listening to western music, my parents are cowboys, but when I was 15 my friend Mike from The Smalls turned me on to heavy rock music, so I started to play music back then and started to write my own songs.

Eventually I went from rock songs to country and western song writing. They aren’t as different as people think. I like the older music, both western and rock from back in the 70s.

Rosanne Fortier The organization, 100 People Who Care is a local group that gets together bi-annually at the beginning of December and June to vote on which local charity they will each forward a $100 cheque to.

On June 23, members gathered at Maple Street Worship Centre for this meeting.

The chosen charity then has to hold the next meeting. Vegreville Food Bank

VNA: Yeah, music and the messages that it conveys has changed through the generations. Does your music carry a certain message, or is it for pure listening pleasure?

Corb Lund: I’m not really one for hitting people over the head with a message, I mean I just sing about things that are important to me. Sometimes I write to get a message across and sometimes it’s purely for fun. I avoid the political stuff, or am cautious about it. Same for certain causes. I think it’s a good thing for some people to do, but I also think music has a purpose that is deeper than that and can reach people on that level as well.

VNA: What challenges have you had to face in your career as a musician?

Corb Lund: Well, when you’re trying to make original music it’s always an uphill battle. You have to live rather frugally in the beginning, because there is so much music out there and so much competition. You also have to get used to living in a vanhouse while on tour and I actually didn’t mind that. It’s all part of the process, and kinda builds character.

VNA: Good attitude! So life is short, when you find your passion, you gotta pursue it, what advice would you give to future musicians?

Corb Lund: You gotta really want to do it for the right reasons. It’s not for money or fame. People who really want to make a go of it have to put in the time, it’s a full commitment and you really have to mean it. You have to go all out for it with no guarantee of income at the end of it all. There are no where Alicja Gruntowicz is the Cordinator hosted this gathering because they were the chosen charity at the last meeting held in December.

Representatives of three local charities who were nominated by members were Dee Palichuk (CALS) Community Association for Lasting Success, Kathleen Bohaychuk for (VALID) Vegreville Association for Living in Dignity and Lois Byers from Rotary Club of Vegreville.

Gruntowicz opened the meeting where she thanked members for voting for Vegreville Food Bank last December.

Olga Jamison, President of Vegreville Food Bank said that they are totally supported by donations of food and cash by the community. “Since December, our numbers of users for the food bank keeps growing.

Our supplies are going down a bit again and we would welcome any donations that the people would have. We really appreciate the community and all they give us.”

Following this,

guarantees in the arts, you have to do it for the love of the music. But it’s super satisfying to have people relate to your stuff.

VNA: Which famous musicians do you admire and why?

Corb Lund: Marty Robbins is probably my favorite ever. I like the way he sings, there is very few people singing western songs, like cowboy ballads as opposed to country songs. It’s something that he does and it’s my family’s heritage. Ian Tyson I really like as well, we’ve become good friends over the years and he’s been a big help in my career. I like all kinds of music actually, Irish music, Jazz, heavy rock, all kinds of stuff.

VNA: One last one. How often to you

practice?

Corb Lund: I try to play every day for an hour or two, but it doesn’t always work out. When I was younger people would say, play as much as you can now because once you get a career you won’t have time. I use to think that wasn’t true, but I found out that when your career gets going you’ve got to design your album cover, tour, you’re in the van, and I learned that I really don’t have time.

VNA: This was great Corb, thanks for your time and I’ll probably see you at the end of August!

Corb Lund: Thanks I’m looking forward to coming, I think it will be a lot of fun.

Caring individuals gather to give the first representative was Palichuk from CALS and the Head Start program that operates an early childhood education program that supports families with children from three to five years old who are at risk for learning for a variety of reasons. “This program focuses on developing skills and experiences necessary for successful lifelong learning. It is an inclusive program and we work in partnership with the Vegreville Preschool Association and there is no cost for families to participate in this program,” Palichuk said.

“Our Family Literacy Program supports parents in their role as their child’s first and most important teacher. With this program, the parents work with a family literacy facilitator and they expand their understanding on the role that books play in promoting world language development.

“The Breakfast Club is our school snack program where we feed 650 children three times a week to reduce hunger which helps to increase the readiness to learn. This program operates totally on donations, fundraisers and volunteers,” Palichuk explained.

Bohaychuk, representative for VALID presented her address next where she said this organizations helps to promote the highest quality of life and independence for adults with developmental disabilities. They will use the funds towards the purchase of a new wheelchair van for transportation for these individuals.

Byers, representative for Rotary Club of Vegreville said they are embarking on building a Bike and Skate Park for Vegreville which is in the early stages of development. “We are working with the Town of Vegreville, the County of Minburn and other groups. Rotary does do international work but we do more community work than international work. If we are chosen as the charity of choice tonight, that is where all the funds will go.”

CALS was the chosen charity that the members voted for where they received $2000. The majority of these funds will go towards the Breakfast Club with the rest being split between the Family Literacy and Head Start Programs.

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Superintendent Mark Liguori speaks to the grads of having an open heart throughout your days.

CONTINUED from front page the grads have already started to explore what it is that makes each of them unique in their own way. “Sometimes your weaknesses are the things that you need to embrace.” Keeping in the theme of the evening she asked, “What story do you want to tell in your life and what is the meaning of your story? What do you want to give back to this world?”

The Mayor of Vegreville Myron Hayduk talked about his perspective on life and careers, “Don’t live your life as there’s no tomorrow, but also try not to live your life that there’s no end. Try to keep a good balance. Now is the time to enjoy your life, and choose a career that you enjoy doing because it makes life a lot more pleasurable when you enjoy what you like to do.”

The Superintendant, Mark Liguori took the podium next and said how he was humbled by being here on this occasion with the grads. He gave a light history lesson about the cap and the gown that the grads wore at the end of the evening and how it represented academia back in the day. His wisdom shone through when he talked about the importance of having an open heart as you go out in the world, but cautioned about the vulnerability that comes with it as well. He continued with the importance of who you are not what you are, being your skills and other attributes that one might put on a resume. He left

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Mayor Myron Hayduk talks of careers and the difference between doing what you love to do and have to do.

the grads with that question, who are you going to be in your life?

Liz Melynk represented the Administration, and revisited the grad’s theme and advised the grads to take control of their pens and make each chapter count. She praised them by saying that “You all have the potential to write interesting stories as unique as each one of you. Determine what direction you are taking in your story and make decisions courageously, knowing that you have sympathetic characters in your life, namely your family and friends.

Choose people in your life who will challenge you to do better. Put yourself in places that allow you to pursue your passion.”

To divide the evening, grace was said

by Mr and Mrs Greg and Megan Probert, and Hope Probert before the delicious banquet cooked by Twisted Sister was enjoyed by everybody.

To begin the second part of the evening, Guest Speaker Randy Footz took the stage and offered humor and wisdom to the grads and the audience as he brought us all back to his days at the school and his taking up space in class and hopes of being an astronaut. “If we consider this moment to be the beginning of your story then the previous 18 years have been your prologue. What is it that has made you who you are? The people in your life have made you who you are, as well as your thoughts and feelings. Each of these has played a significant part in

guiding you to this point of your story.

Parents, in particular, you have done your work well, the world is ready to receive your gift.”

The tribute and reply to and from the teachers was done by Taylor Jones and Jeanette Footz as Taylor showed respect and appreciation and Jeanette responded with warm stories and some teary moments.

A touching display of emotion was represented by mother and son as the parents and parent’s reply by Matthew and Donna Melenka moved a lot of the audience to tears, as the rite of passage into adulthood and the years that have passed was shared through their experiences.

The final speech of the evening came from the valedictorians Emery Dlugan and Jillian Rogers. Together they spoke of the past three years, being grades 10, 11, and 12, and how the years have molded them and their classmates into the find young adults that they now are, ready to take on and make their own marks on the world in their own unique ways. They emphasized the importance to embrace obstacles and hardships as they offer valuable experiences and opportunities. “Change is inevitable,

News Advertiser insider PAGE 3 and though it may seem daunting these transitions should be embraced.”

Returning to the theme of their grad they spoke of how the main characters in any story are shaped by their environment and their experiences. “We ourselves are now the protagonists of our own stories, and it is up to us to adapt to our own settings.”

The glorious evening ended with a beautiful pair of songs for the grads played and sung by Acadia and Brynn Rudyk.

Lastly was the formal march of the graduands and then the traditional cap toss.

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Canada Day Celebration!

Rosanne Fortier The CFA 18 Fly-by flew by at around 11:35 a.m. at the Vegreville Elks/Kinsmen Park for the Canada Day celebration to welcome Canada’s 149th birthday.

It was a day filled with honor and meaning that initiated with the Color Guard March by Knights of Columbus, Vegreville RCMP, Peace Officer, Vegreville Legion and Royal Purple.

Len Babyn, Canada Day Chairman, said it was nice to see all the people that came to the ceremony as he welcomed them and wished a Happy Canada Day. Following this, O’Canada was sung and then Earl Giffin from Vegreville Legion presented the Canada Day flag raising.

Mayor Myron Hayduk issued greetings where he said Canada is the best country in the world and we are very fortunate to have our Arm Forces, our RCMP, and the people who protect our country and the rights we have. Hayduk said a special thank you to the Knights of Columbus and the people who sponsored and put on this event. He added that we are fortunate to be a multi-cultural country.

Deputy Reeve for the County of Minburn, Carl Ogrodnick gave a welcome message next.

Then Rod Stewart, Service Officer for Vegreville Legion said that next year, we will be marking the 150th Anniversary of Canada as a country. “Let’s take the time to remember that it was years of negotiations that brought together the original four areas that became provinces. The other six provinces and three territories joined, or were created from existing entities over the next one hundred and thirty years,” Stewart said. “We are still a work in progress, as a country, as a province, as a community. There have been many changes but the ideals that make us uniquely Canadian have remained constant. The principles, the caring, the compassion and the concern for others, identify us wherever we go in the world. Even the comments we make about ourselves tell others that we are unique.”

Author Robertson Davies said “Some countries you love, some countries you hate, Canada is a country you worry about.”

Hockey Player Paul Henderson said, “I’m so proud to be Canadian. I’ve been to 58 countries and they’re wonderful countries but Canada is the best.”

Author John Robert Colombo said, “Canada could have enjoyed: English Government, French Culture, and America Know-How. Instead, it ended up with English Know-How, French Government and American Culture.

“A measurement of Canadians is to look at all the volunteers. During his Presidency Bill Clinton said, “In a world darkened by ethnic conflicts that tear nations apart, Canada stands as a model of how people of different cultures can live and work together in peace, prosperity, and mutual respect.”

Sir Winston Churchill stated that there are no limits to the majestic future which lies before the mighty expanse of Canada with its virile, aspiring, cultured, and generous-hearted people.

“Today is the 100th Anniversary of the beginning of the Battle of the Somme.

This longest running battle of World War I included on its opening day the attack at Beaumont-Hamel by the Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Then still a Colony of Britain and fighting as part of the Royal Army, the Regiment attacked enemy positions in a futile attempt to gain ground. The bravery of the soldiers was not equal to the enemy guns and of the 780 members of the Regiment that went over the top that morning 300 plus died and another 400 was wounded. Less than 10% of the regiments’ strength were able to answer roll call the next morning, July 1.

While now celebrated as Canada Day in Newfoundland, is still an official day of mourning there.

“Second is the luxury we have of a well-trained and capable military that is ready and able to serve both in protecting us from outside incursions and civil disasters; and working beside the military is our civilian first line of defense; our police forces and our fire service,” Stewart said.

After this, the Royal Purple cut the Canada Day cake which was donated by Vegreville Co-op and free coffee from Tim Horton’s and citizens got together to enjoy a picnic in the park.

Knights of Columbus organized this event with the support from many community businesses, partners and citizens.

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43rd annual Pysnaka Festival Joe Machney Reporter Pysanka Days in Vegreville brought scores of people from all over the world to both perform and take in the exciting atmosphere that was this past weekend.

Vegreville’s 43rd annual Ukrainian Pysanka Festival was also the celebration of the 125th year that the people of Ukraine began to settle in Canada and bring with them their deep-rooted cultures and traditions. This festival has always been about celebrating these ways, but in the more recent years, that has changed and the doors have been opened wide for a variety of dance styles from cultures from all the corners of the world to come and show off their ways of toe-tapping and self-expression.

Although dancing and performances are a big part of the festival, it certainly was not the whole show.

Alongside them in different areas on the grounds were pioneer demonstrations, where authentic technique and ways of leather tooling, blacksmithing and bread making were displayed to onlookers.

“What I’m doing here is leather tooling, putting shapes and intents into the leather. Basically I have to make cuts in it and edge around it with different tools and when it’s all pressed in then the shape comes out.

I can also add rivets and gemstones, as well as work with different dyes. Working in this way I can make belts, bags, wallets and saddles,” Sky Hoffos, who was

performing various aspects of leather working, said as curios people gathered around his table.

“We are here to promote the art of blacksmithing, keeping the tradition alive with live demonstrations.

We have three anvils, three forges, and three blacksmiths to operate them. We are all students of John Babcock, who is handing out his poetry. Blacksmithing has been around for thousands of years and has always been a boom for communities. Farming, mining, and industrial, blacksmiths were the beginning of the trades that we have today, except for the carpenters. The blacksmiths were the ones that repaired all the vehicles. They were the start of the mechanics and the welders, as well as the machinists. We are all here for the heritage part of it, which I feel is starting to make a comeback. This is a passion for all of us,” Scott Quinnell, proud blacksmith, said with his tools and anvils surrounding him and his tent above.

Next to the blacksmiths sat the ovens where a pioneer demonstration of Pich oven bread was being baked, and was rather popular, as they had no problem selling out and kept continually busy throughout the three days. Rope making was also very popular as they showed people how twine was made into rope.

The Folk Arts that were on display at the senior centre brought another aspect to the history of the Ukrainians, offering a perspective on their ways of wear throughout the many generations. “This display

is of old artifacts and material that is at least a hundred years old. Some may be a bit older. There is also a display of rugs done by a loom. At one time the scarves that the ladies wore way back when were worn on their heads; it may have been an ethnic thing long ago. In the past in Ukraine, the Romanians and Ukrainians lived close together so a lot of their types of clothing intermingled throughout the many years,” Mary Karbashowski, who had old clothing on display for the public, said.

Throughout the three day weekend, dances from cultures from all over the world were performed on both the Grandstand main stage as well as on the Cultural and Band showcase. The Cultural and Band showcase, was lit up with hotsteppers from 11 in the morning each day with, Athabasca Ukrainian Dancers, Yevshan Ukrainian Dancers, Yuna Volya Ukrainian Dancers, Selo Ukrainian Dancers, Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dancing - Promin, Sopilka Ukrainian Dancers School & Ensemble, Rachael Melenka, AL Horton Bilingual Students, Chaika Concert Ensemble, Southern Asian Arts Movement Society Dancers, Celtic Ceilidh Dance Academy, Opanak, and the Serbian Folk Dancing Group.

The Grandstand performances were as varied in

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Students play summery music for seniors

Rosanne Fortier Summer is such a happy time, just like when students perform music for seniors.

On June 22, Mrs. Bombak’s Grade three Ukrainian Bilingual class and Mrs. Dyer’s Grade four from A.L. Horton School took their talents and pleasant dispositions to the residents at St. Michael’s Vegreville Manor.

Tranquil performances were followed by lively pieces where the students had plenty of expression and appropriate body actions for the energetic performances.

Ukrainian Bilingual performances were some of the first sets to appear.

When the hand chimes performance of a German Folk song was presented, it sounded as lovely as the birds chirping on a summer morning.

Recorder performances presented a song about marching and a gentle rain piece.

The students sang a Ukrainian song called Cucumbers which was about growing cucumbers in the garden. This performance had such a tone of celebration to it as the students match the rhythm with their movements and polished voices.

Mrs. Bombak’s Grades three were later led by Mrs. Dyer on hand chimes where they presented Grandfather’s Clock and Jacob ’s ladder to a smiling group of seniors.

Following all these performances and other ones, the seniors met the students and had a few good conversations.

“The children’s performances were excellent. They sure do their very best when they perform,” Barbara Woodall, a resident of Vegreville Manor said.

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Vegreville ushers Canada 149th birthday in with a hearty breakfast Rosanne Fortier Canada is the best country to visit and to live in, were the words of Catherine and Ruby Kolodychuk from Sherwood Park who were decked out in Canada attire at the Canada Day Brunch at Vegreville Social Centre on July 1. “Canada has so much freedom and opportunities for people. We love the farms and scenery, we have the Rockies. Canadians are friendly and have a great sense of humor too.”

Yes, as the morning progressed, the centre drew a full house of citizens to this hearty pancake breakfast with all the trimmings and entertainment by Soul Spice who really kept people moving from their rhythmic performances of songs like This Land is My Land which was performed in Ukrainian and English.

Citizens were laughing and talking as they welcomed Canada Day in. “Our culture goes by the Asian philosophy which is respecting the elderly and others. When our parents grow older, we take care of them and don’t put them in seniors’ homes. The people in South Korea are more open than the people in Western cultures who are more reserved. But I’m really happy to be a Canadian citizen because I’m used to the country and it is a free country with lots of opportunities available. A lot of countries are envious of Canada in terms of our resources,” Rev. Dr. Sang Rog Choi who is

from South Korea and has lived in Canada for 28 years said.

Anthony Lam hailed from Hong Kong and has been in Canada for 33 years now. “Hong Kong is a British colony and we were brought up in the British system where we learned English and Chinese also. It is very densely populated and the people are very competitive in Hong Kong more so, than in Canada. People in Hong Kong have to work very hard; usually five to six days-a-week and the working class earn less than they do in Canada but the entrepreneurs are usually successful and can make good money in Hong Kong. The people in Hong Kong are usually well-educated because the school system is good. But I like Canada because it is quite peaceful and there are a lot of opportunities.

The people are nice and friendly and the quality of living is better than in Hong Kong,” Anthony said.

After lots of eating and socializing, the best dressed Canada Day Costume Contest was held where Catherine and Rudy Kolodychuk won first prize along with other prizes given to other people dressed in great Canadian attire.

Mayor Myron Hayduk then welcomed the people on behalf of Vegreville Town Council, staff and the citizens of Vegreville and thanked the Knights of Columbus and Town Council and everyone who helped at

Woycheshyn’s family at the Canada Day’s Breakfast at Vegreville Social Centre on July 1.

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the breakfast.

Len Babyn, Canada Day Chairman echoed his gratitude to everyone involved with the breakfast where he said that businesses, service clubs and others have contributed very generously to the Canada Day celebrations.

Deputy Reeve for County of Minburn, Carl Ogrodnick also thanked everyone and wished them a Happy Canada Day. This event was organized by the Knights of Columbus with lots of community support.

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- Promin Dancers, and the Sopilka School of Ukrainian Dance Ensemble.

The evening show brought in, Oleksandr Bozhyk, an outstanding Ukrainian virtuoso violinist who holds the world record for playing four violins simultaneously, Dzvin, an adult choir singing traditional Ukrainian ballads, contemporary and humorous songs, Marianna Ilkiv, Sche Raz, from Manitoba, 35+ adult Ukrainian Dance group, Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble, and Millenia.

Saturday at the Grandstands was Oleksandr Bozhyk, Dzvin, Marianna Ilkiv, Sche Raz, Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble, Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Sopilka S c ho ol of Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Euphoria, and Dunai The last day of the festival at the Grandstands saw, Dzvin, Marianna Ilkiv, Oleksandr Bozhyk, Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble, Dunai, Volya Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, and the Selo Ukrainian Dancers take the stage once again.

The festival ended with the raffling off the Pysanka Coin.

style as they were in country of origin, with emcee Damian Rudiak addressing each group and performer. The show for Friday began with an Invocation by Father Slawomir Lomaszkiewicz and then Music Hall of Honour Recipient Steven Chwok. Marianna Ilkiv, an accomplished soloist from Lviv, Ukraine who has had sold out concerts in Ukraine, took the audience’s breath away with her spellbinding solo performance. After her came AL Horton School Ukrainian Bilingual Program, Vegreville School of Ukrainian Dancing